Reference management
When you write an academic text, you must cite and refer to your sources correctly. This applies regardless of whether you are writing an essay or other scholarly texts.
What support can you get from the libraries?
The libraries offer guidance in reference management, among other things – both individually and in groups. Contact your subject library to see how they can assist you!
Several of the libraries have created resources on reference management, including:
- Reference management - a LibGuide by Faculty of Engineering, LTH
- Reference management - a LibGuide by Social Sciences Faculty Library
- Academic writing & references - films by Social Sciences Faculty Library
See also the Writingguide.se, which is a collaboration between several universities in Sweden. This resource provides support on how to write academic texts, for example how to manage sources and references.
Are you writing in English you can get support from the guide AWELU.
Plagiarism is never accepted within the academic world.
Read about plagiarism on our web page on Academic integrity.
Referencing styles
There are several different systems for how to manage references and citations. When writing academic texts, it is important to follow the tradition which applies to the subject in question.
Contact your subject library to find out what referencing style applies within your subject area
Reference management software
To facilitate the handling of references there are several programs you can use. As a student or employee at Lund University you can benefit from the collective licenses for EndNote and RefWorks.
Academic writing & references
Watch our films on academic writing and references.